The gameplay is marred by the unforgiving AI that brutally destroys you whenever you gain just the slightest advantage. With that being said, Def Jam is at times more stressful than fun to play.

Skill-based character development is easy to grasp despite being amazingly complex in combination.

This incredible title has everything a great real-time strategy game should have. The four factions are very distinct in look and play, the game is challenging, and the graphics and the storyline are fantastic.

Feels like a by-the-numbers sequel.

The single player mode gets boring very quickly, the game's frame rate needs improvement, and it's often times difficult to communicate strategies with other players.

It's worth purchasing for the World Cup and Free-4-All modes alone, but be aware that this isn't the defining hockey experience it could have been.

Hands down the most features-packed golf game ever, as well as the best golf game of the year.

The graphics are noticably lacking in quality, and some of the gameplay elements don't quite mesh together like they should. However, if you're looking for cheap thrills and have the eagerness to utterly destroy something, you won't mind this little Overdose.

Perhaps the biggest draw to the new Sims is the fact that your Sims can now grow old and die. This transforms some of the open-endedness found in the original game to one that is significantly more goal oriented.

New school gamers may be turned off by the simple play mechanics, 2D graphics, and intense challenge, but old school fans know this is THE holiday title to buy.

It's definitely enjoyable to a point, but it may also anger some of you, so definitely go into the experience with an open mind.

With the new team action introduced in the game, could it have been too much to ask for a multiplayer game?

Sure, it's got some issues, and I don't know what's up with Stormfront Studios' inability to realize that gamers like to play together, but what we have is a solid single-player adventure that feels more like an extension from The Lord of the Rings franchise than D&D, but either way you look at it, it's a good thing.

Simply put, is a great expansion to an already great game. You'll have all the elements of stressful fun: Running through explosions, shooting tons of enemies, and experiencing a variety of World War II situations right at the front lines.

The gameplay is very easy, so if you're looking for a challenge, this is one of the last games you should consider while GBA shopping.

The graphics and Mode 7 effects are stunning, the music is epic and superb, and there are tons of options to choose from, including over 20 fighters to unlock and 160 attacks to master!

The interesting aspects such as buying houses, marriage, and trading with merchants will keep you entertained. However, with four years of development, it boggles the mind to think that the developers couldn't come up with a more involving story, better character development and length.

This is a gorgeously drawn game, with extremely fluid animation and crisp, high-res artwork that looks even better on a high definition TV. Special moves have awesome, flashy effects and all the fighting arenas are nicely animated. It's so spectacular, it looks like a high production anime!

This game fails in a cataclysmic manner, with nothing really appealing going for it- not even the $20 price tag. It's got boring action that gets monotonous, a presentation that's bottom feeder at best, and nothing to offer the gamer even if they put up with the game's numerous stages.

With all things taken into consideration, this game offers a ton of value for the dollar.

It's a fun title that is sure to fill hours with its entertaining gameplay!

Though there are some neat ideas like a very slick presentation and skill points that allow you to customize your characters, the gameplay is bogged down by sloppy controls, and the game has a horrible save system and poor AI.

If you're new to this series, The Room is a great place to start, and if you're a fan, at least find comfort knowing that Konami has employed the same successful formula without taking any damaging steps that could've ruined it.

The new paths you can take, as well as the free wireless adapters that open the door for new ways to communicate and play with others, really make these solid additions, especially for those who missed the Pokemon craze several years ago.

Burnout 3: Takedown's drivers are vicious and just as eager to snatch victory from you as you are from them, and it takes a matter of skill to really survive, not to mention keep in the race. Some rookie drivers may be frustrated by this, but I for one appreciate the challenge.

The controls are simply ludicrous, and continued to be so even after I spent a fair amount of time reassigning them. The camera still makes navigation nearly impossible.

Providing enough levels to grind through and enemies to blast, along with a good challenge level and the kind of presentation that does James Cameron's franchise proud.

Borrows many of the concepts of Metal Gear Solid and incorporates them into its own formula which works well for it, but doesn't offer enough of its own identity.